Thyronorm 150mcg Tablet 120'S

What is THYRONORM 150MCG?

THYRONORM 150MCG contains thyroxine which is a synthetic version of this Thyroxine hormone

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What THYRONORM 150MCG is used for?

THYRONORM 150MCG tablets are used to replace the thyroxine that your thyroid gland cannot produce and prevent the symptoms of hypothyroidism

Thyroxine is a hormone which is produced naturally in the body by the thyroid gland which controls how much energy your body uses. When the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroxine (a condition known as hypothyroidism), many of the body’s functions slow down

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Driving & Using Machines

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

are allergic to thyroxine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine

have suffered with an under active thyroid gland or overactive thyroid gland for a long time

are suffering from any heart problems

are being treated for diabetes

are over 50 years of age

have any condition that affects your adrenal glands

Your doctor will decide if you should continue treatment with levothyroxine whilst you are pregnant, particularly in the first three months of your pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

Consult your doctor for advice for the use of THYRONORM 150MCG in children

This medicine will not affect your ability to drive and use machines

Tell your doctor, if you are taking,

medicines for epilepsy such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone and barbiturates

sertraline,used to treat depression and anxiety disorders

antacids,used to treat indigestion

medicines containing calcium salts

cimetidine,used to reduce excess stomach acid

proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole, lansoprazole and pantoprazole - used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach

sucralfate,used to treat and prevent stomach and duodenal ulcers

cholestyramine and colestipol,used to treat high level of fat in the blood

polystyrene sulphone resin,used to reduce high levels of potassium in the blood

medicines containing iron that are taken by mouth

rifampicin,used to treat infections

imatinib,used to treat certain types of cancer

beta blockers such as atenolol, propanolol and sotalol – used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems

corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone and prednisolone – used to treat inflammation

amiodarone,used to treat an irregular heart beat

anticoagulant medicines to prevent blood clots such as warfarin

medicines to treat diabetes such as insulin and metformin

tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline, imipramine and dosulepin

medicines that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system such as adrenaline

anti-inflammatory medicines such as phenylbutazone or aspirin

ketamine,used as an anaesthetic

Take this medicine on schedule as prescribed by your doctor

It is important not to leave out any meal while taking this medicine

Swallow the tablets whole with at least half glass of water

You should usually take your tablets before breakfast or your first meal of the day

Adults:

The recommended starting dose is 50 – 100 micrograms every day. Your doctor may increase the dose you take every 3 – 4 weeks by 50 micrograms until your thyroxine levels are correct. Your final daily dose may be up to 100 – 200 micrograms daily

Patients over 50 years of age:

The recommended starting dose will be no more than 50 micrograms every day. The dose may then be increased by 50 micrograms every 3 – 4 weeks until your thyroxine levels are correct. Your final daily dose will be between 50 – 200 micrograms daily

Patients over 50 years of age with heart problems:

The recommended starting dose will be 25 micrograms every day or 50 micrograms every other day. The dose may be increased by 25 micrograms every 4 weeks until your thyroxine levels are correct. Your final daily dose will usually be between 50 – 200 micrograms daily

Congenital hypothyroidism in infants:

This is a condition where your baby has been born with a thyroid gland that does not produce enough thyroxine. The starting dose is 10 -15 micrograms/kg bodyweight per day for the first three months. The dose will then be adjusted depending on how your baby responds to the treatment

Acquired hypothyroidism in children:

In children with an autoimmune disease or following a viral infection. The starting dose is 12.5 – 50 micrograms per day. The dose will then be increased every 2 - 4 weeks depending on how your child responds to the medicine

Juvenile myxedema:

This is a condition where children and adolescents develop severe hypothyroidism (produce very low levels of thyroid hormones)

The starting dose is 25 micrograms every day. The dose will then be increased by 25 micrograms every 2 – 4 weeks until your child shows mild symptoms of hyperthyroidism (a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroxine). The dose will then be reduced slightly

If you take more THYRONORM 150MCG

If you swallow a lot of the tablets at the same time, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately

If you forget to take THYRONORM 150MCG

If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If you stop taking THYRONORM 150MCG

Do not stop taking the tablets unless your doctor has told you to do so

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Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

swelling of the face, tongue, lips and throat

difficulty breathing

severe itching of your skin with raised lumps, joint pain, sensitivity to the sun, general feeling of being unwell

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Keep this medicine out of reach of children

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date

Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)

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